No notification LED - really?

mmiller2002 · Jun 19, 2012

Who doesn't include a tiny notification LED in a phone nowdays?

I hate having to unlock and check for messages, etc.
And, I don't want some invasive, data collecting app that will use battery, cpu, and memory for such a simple thing.

Otherwise I love the phone after 3 days...

What are those little dots to the right of the front camera?

Skyroket · Jun 19, 2012

No LED on skyrocket. I personally never had any phone with LED notification it's kidna nice though...

Those dots are proximity and ambient light sensors.

TgeekB · Jun 19, 2012

Does anyone know if the SGS 3 has one?

BKS22 · Jun 19, 2012

mmiller2002 said:
Who doesn't include a tiny notification LED in a phone nowdays?
I hate having to unlock and check for messages, etc.
And, I don't want some invasive, data collecting app that will use battery, cpu, and memory for such a simple thing.

Otherwise I love the phone after 3 days...

What are those little dots to the right of the front camera?

I was upset initially by this as well because I became so dependent on keeping my ringer off and using the LED indicator on my OG Droid.
But as I researched this topic on this wonderful website I found out about the NO LED app. It works great and is fully customizable! Plus it's free! (I made a small donation to the developer to show appreciation)

Here is a review on YT. NoLED App Review by TotallydubbedHD - YouTube

mmiller2002 · Jun 19, 2012

Noled seems pretty permissions greedy...

BKS22 · Jun 20, 2012

mmiller2002 said:
Noled seems pretty permissions greedy...

Yeah I noticed that as well. But it's the same as many other apps that are out there. I was a little concerned regarding how it seems the developer can have access to your phone though. :thinking:

Anyways...I have nothing to hide and if something strange comes up I'd just delete it. Of the thousands of downloads....no one has complained of anything suspicious or out of the ordinary.

Covart · Jun 21, 2012

You guys want blinking Notifications, that uses the soft buttons on the bottom of the Skyrocket? It's only the one white color obviously, but it works.

You may want to check out "BLN Control". There is a free and Pro version. I use the Pro for more options.

mmiller2002 · Jun 21, 2012

Covart said:
You guys want blinking Notifications, that uses the soft buttons on the bottom of the Skyrocket? It's only the one white color obviously, but it works.

You may want to check out "BLN Control". There is a free and Pro version. I use the Pro for more options.

Thanks for the tip.
Below is from the app description in the market. Can you translate for the layman? What is the kernel (wrt stock Skyrocket, no root)? Do I have to install 2 apps? Skyrocket is not listed.

BLN turns on some Samsung phones the touchkey backlight into a notification led.

This app *REQUIRES* a kernel with BLN mod.
== What is the BLN mod? ==
The BLN mod turns the touchkey backlights into a notification led.
It enables any android application to use the touchkey backlights of your phone as a notification led.
== What does this app? ==
This application gives you control over the settings of the BacklightNotification modification (bln mod) on your phone and some additional functionality.
If the BLN mod is not yet installed on your phone, then the app can refer you to instructions for the BLN mod installation.
== Supported phones: ==
Samsung Galaxy S i9000
Samsung Galaxy S Captivate
Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate
Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant
Google Nexus S == Features: ==
* enable/disable the BLN function
* adjustable timeout of static led notification
* update notification (new BLN app, liblights or kernel releases)

jdCaptivate · Jun 21, 2012

Never had a phone with LED notification. I seem to be aware of my message status, without any problems.

How have I lived so long without this LED thing!?

Covart · Jun 21, 2012

@mmiller,

I installed the Superstock ROM and rooted the phone. BLN works perfect on my Skyrocket.

mmiller2002 · Jun 22, 2012

Covart said:
@mmiller,

I installed the Superstock ROM and rooted the phone. BLN works perfect on my Skyrocket.

Any other options for the non-rooted user?

mmiller2002 · Jun 22, 2012

BKS22 said:
Anyways...I have nothing to hide and if something strange comes up I'd just delete it. Of the thousands of downloads....no one has complained of anything suspicious or out of the ordinary.

Its not about things to hide, its about reading your contact list, etc...

AK1021 · Jun 23, 2012

mmiller2002 said:
Its not about things to hide, its about reading your contact list, etc...

I downloaded it and played around with it for a bit. I think it needs to read your contacts because there is an option to have the contacts picture as the notification icon.

BKS22 · Jun 23, 2012

mmiller2002 said:
Its not about things to hide, its about reading your contact list, etc...

There really aren't many other other options mmiller. I have presented you with an easy app that works just fine. And Covart suggested a custom ROM you can use, but it requires that you root your phone. Many have installed it successfully without problems. Me personally, I just don't want to go down that road in order to get a notification LED.
It's a great phone, but it is what it is regarding this feature.....or the lack thereof.

mmiller2002 · Jun 23, 2012

BKS22 said:
There really aren't many other other options mmiller. I have presented you with an easy app that works just fine. And Covart suggested a custom ROM you can use, but it requires that you root your phone. Many have installed it successfully without problems. Me personally, I just don't want to go down that road in order to get a notification LED.
It's a great phone, but it is what it is regarding this feature.....or the lack thereof.

Thanks, I know it is what it is, I'm just fishing all the options, even if they aren't someone's favorite.

P1ng · Jul 9, 2012

mmiller2002 said:
Who doesn't include a tiny notification LED in a phone nowdays?
I hate having to unlock and check for messages, etc.
And, I don't want some invasive, data collecting app that will use battery, cpu, and memory for such a simple thing.

Otherwise I love the phone after 3 days...

What are those little dots to the right of the front camera?

I loved my blackberry for the sole fact that they had notification lights.. love those

BigCiX · Jul 9, 2012

My HOX is the first mobile device I've had with an LED notification.

mmiller2002 · Jul 13, 2012

NoLED doesn't work with the natuive email app? Only GMail?

idbl_fanatic · Sep 5, 2012

mmiller2002 said:
NoLED doesn't work with the natuive email app? Only GMail?

You can add any app you want it to watch

tracyly114 · Oct 10, 2012

My husband has the S3. It light blue led notification.

No notification LED - really?

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